Description
Delicious and comforting pork meatballs served with creamy sweet potato mash and a unique bourbon-maple sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined and form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs for about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In a pot, boil cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet with bourbon, scraping up browned bits. Add maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and chicken stock. Simmer and return meatballs for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Remove meatballs and whisk in cold butter to the sauce until velvety. Season to taste.
Notes
Avoid overmixing meatball ingredients for a tender texture. Experiment with cheese or herbs for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American